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Paramount-Skydance merger faces a new challenge over concerns about a China-based investor

Proposed Hollywood studio merger between Paramount and Skydance Media has received a new challenge this week.

Fortune

Which Way, FCC—Build or Stagnate?

Marc Andreessen’s call to build clashed with Washington’s regulatory mindset.

Reason

Musk could use the ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ for self-enrichment

He’s said $42.45bn spent by the US for rural internet isn’t efficient. His Starlink company stands to benefit if he reduces that investment

The Guardian - US

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Trump Once Distanced Himself From Project 2025, Now He is Inviting Its Top Architects to His Administration

From immigration, to CIA and the FCC, some of Project 2025's top contributors and architects will serve in Trump's second term come January

Latin Times

Project 2025: the Trump picks with ties to ultra-rightwing policy manifesto

The president-elect has tried to distance himself from Project 2025, but several key choices have direct links to it

The Guardian - US

Trump goes to war with the press: multi-billion dollar lawsuits and commands to ‘kill’ media protections

The president-elect spent his campaign suing news organizations for billions of dollars. In office, he could strip press freedoms and kill legislation that aims to protect sources, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK

Incoming FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's Beef With NewsGuard Is Legally Dubious and Empirically Shaky

The company, which says it takes an "apolitical approach" to rating news outlets, faces regulatory threats and a congressional probe because of its perceived bias against conservatives.

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Inside Trump and Musk’s controversial bromance: ‘They are having a blast’

World’s richest man calls president-elect ‘a great guy with an excellent sense of humor’

The Independent UK

Trump’s cabinet is filling up with Project 2025 authors despite him saying he has ‘no idea’ what it is

Trump said he didn’t know who’s behind the blueprint for his return. He just hired the authors for key roles

The Independent UK

Dr. Jordan Peterson Warns Of Big Tech's Algorithmic Grip

Dr. Jordan Peterson and FCC Chair Brendan Carr address tech censorship and free speech concerns, emphasizing transparency and accountability in the digital...

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What Trump's revenge agenda is hiding

Look past the flashy and controversial Cabinet nominees to find that Project 2025 is already being implemented

Salon

The New FCC Chairman's Agenda Contradicts Conservative Principles

Brendan Carr’s plans for "reining in Big Tech" are a threat to limited government, free speech, free markets, and the rule of law.

Reason

TechScape: Betting markets come for everything – and the FBI comes for a betting market

This week in tech news, online predictors are riding high after a slew of accurate US election wagers. Plus, Trump and Musk try to weaponize the communications regulator•

The Guardian - UK

Carr’s FCC plan heading for ‘buzz saw’ of Big Tech opposition - Roll Call

Brendan Carr, nominee for chair of the Federal Communications Commission, has called for the agency to clamp down on social media companies.

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Fortune

Trump’s pick for FCC chair wants to eliminate the law that protects social media companies from legal consequences for posts on their platforms

Section 230 lets social media companies like Meta, X, and TikTok bear no legal responsibility for content users post on their platforms.

Reason

Trump's Pick To Run the FCC Wants To Restrict the Editorial Discretion of Social Media Platforms

"Reining in Big Tech," Brendan Carr says, requires scrapping liability protections and restricting moderation decisions.

Salon

Project 2025 author tapped to lead FCC

Brendan Carr said he will “dismantle the censorship cartel” led by Big Tech and restore free speech

International Business Times

Trump's Pick To Lead FCC Vows To Gut Agency's DEI Program

'Starting next year, the FCC will end its promotion of DEI," agency Commissioner Brendan Carr said on social media.

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Brendan Carr Appointed FCC Chairman, Vows To Tackle Censorship

Brendan Carr, FCC nominee, aims to combat censorship, prioritize free speech, and address national security concerns.

The Independent UK

Government shutdown live updates: Biden signs funding bill after chaotic scramble in Congress

Preparations to close government agencies called off as president set to sign new legislation

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FCC To End Focus On Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

Brendan Carr, FCC chairman nominee, to shift focus from DEI to 100% broadband policy.

The Guardian - AU

Matt Gaetz ‘paid for sex’, says lawyer for two women who testified to House committee – as it happened

This live coverage has ended. Thanks for following along. You can read our full story on the latest allegations against Matt Gaetz below:

Al Jazeera

Trump picks Big Tech critic who wrote ‘Project 2025’ chapter to lead FCC

Republican Brendan Carr has accused major tech platforms of operating a ‘censorship cartel’.

International Business Times

Trump Taps Big Tech Critic Carr To Lead US Communications Agency

US President-elect Donald Trump tapped Republican Brendan Carr, an Elon Musk-backed critic of big tech, to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), calling him a "warrior for Free Speech" in a statement on Sunday.

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Brendan Carr Appointed As Chairman Of FCC By President Trump

President-elect Donald Trump appoints Brendan Carr as FCC Chairman, recognizing his expertise in telecommunications policy and regulation.

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